Top Paying Jobs in Kankakee, IL
Kankakee, IL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,390 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($400,280), Pharmacists ($140,960), Dentists, General ($137,390). The cost of living index is 96.39 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,326/month.
$81K
Avg. median salary
96.39
Cost of living index
$1,326
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Kankakee
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Carpenters | Construction & Trades | $95K | $45.81/hr |
| 22 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.52/hr |
| 23 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $94K | $45.32/hr |
| 24 | Facilities Managers | Management | $94K | $45/hr |
| 25 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $93K | $44.86/hr |
| 26 | Construction Managers | Management | $93K | $44.62/hr |
| 27 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $92K | $44.09/hr |
| 28 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $87K | $42.06/hr |
| 29 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $86K | $41.45/hr |
| 30 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $84K | $40.62/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Kankakee
Cost of living vs. national average-3.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,326/mo
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